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Delivering the best informationMon, 19 Mar 2018 14:22:25 +0000en-UShourly1https://wordpress.org/?v=4.8.5119471761WAEC Result 2018 (Jan/Feb Series): How To Check WAEC GCE Result Onlinehttp://servantboy.com/2018/03/15/waec-result-online/
http://servantboy.com/2018/03/15/waec-result-online/#respondThu, 15 Mar 2018 12:41:55 +0000http://servantboy.com/?p=5331WAEC result 2018: This is to inform candidates that West African Examinations Council, WAEC, has released results of West African Senior School Certificate Examination, WASSCE, for private candidates in 2017. This is the January/ February First Series. According to Mr Olanipeku, a total of 11,721 candidates registered for the examination of which 11,307 candidates sat …

]]>WAEC result 2018: This is to inform candidates that West African Examinations Council, WAEC, has released results of West African Senior School Certificate Examination, WASSCE, for private candidates in 2017. This is the January/ February First Series. According to Mr Olanipeku, a total of 11,721 candidates registered for the examination of which 11,307 candidates sat for the examination. From the total number of students that wrote the exam 17.13 per cent pass in English Language and Mathematics.

Candidates can now proceed to check their WAEC GCE result online THROUGH WAEC result checker portal.

Note: You can only check your WAEC result online with the PIN on your scratch card. You can buy your WAEC scratch card online

WAEC result Checker 2018: How to check your WAEC GCE result online 2018

]]>http://servantboy.com/2018/03/15/waec-result-online/feed/05331Homemade Calcium Soap Making Processhttp://servantboy.com/2018/03/12/homemade-calcium-soap-making/
http://servantboy.com/2018/03/12/homemade-calcium-soap-making/#respondMon, 12 Mar 2018 14:56:45 +0000http://servantboy.com/?p=5265Homemade calcium soap making process has been encouraged for people seeking to gain other source of income to boost your financial capacity. Soap is used in every home and it will always be on a high demand. This article will unveil the secrets of calcium soap formation or making process. Calcium soap recipe/ingredients Palm kernel …

]]>Homemade calcium soap making process has been encouraged for people seeking to gain other source of income to boost your financial capacity. Soap is used in every home and it will always be on a high demand. This article will unveil the secrets of calcium soap formation or making process.

The function of calcium carbonate as one of the soap recipe is very important to soap producer. It mainly acts as a booster or let me say to increase the volume of the batch process. Its application is very important as adding at the wrong time can lead to the disruption of the whole process. Calcium carbonate is not majorly used in cold process soap making method but in hot or semi-cold process.

The process start with making the lye solution, lye soap are more stronger and does not melt easily like other soap, that is why lye soap is often called hard soap. The amount of lye dissolve depends on the volume of soap you want to make. Dissolve 6kg (211.6 ounce) of lye in 19litres of cold water.

Palm kernel oil is instantaneously added to the lye solution and it is allowed to react with the added lye. Palm kernel oil benefits over other soap oil is it availability and cheapness compare to other oils. After about ten minutes or thereabouts the reaction between the palm kernel oil and the lye solution will become vigorous.

Soda ash solution of 7kg (245 ounce) in 20litres of water will be added to the mixture of palm kernel and the lye solution. The calcium carbonate of about 15kg (529 ounce) will be added to the mixture, followed by 4kg (141 ounce) of sodium sulphate. Fragrance is added to taste. The whole process is then vigorously stirred to form a uniform mixture.

The whole mixture is then poured inside the Soap molds. The soap mold can be made of wood or plastic. The size of the soap mold depends on the size of the soap cutter. And the soap is allowed to cool for about 15 to 20 hours after which it can be cut to the desired sizes.

It is generally advised when making soap to use the necessary soap making kits, among which are:

]]>http://servantboy.com/2018/03/12/homemade-calcium-soap-making/feed/05265Top Best Country in Africa to work and live 2018http://servantboy.com/2018/03/10/best-country-in-africa-to-work-live/
http://servantboy.com/2018/03/10/best-country-in-africa-to-work-live/#respondSat, 10 Mar 2018 12:06:01 +0000http://servantboy.com/?p=5243Best Country in Africa to work and live: There are indicators and indexes one need to consider before working or living in a particular country. A country where there is terrorism, violence, high inflation rate, low openness to foreigners, high level of corruption, etc. is not an ideal place to live or work. It has …

]]>Best Country in Africa to work and live: There are indicators and indexes one need to consider before working or living in a particular country. A country where there is terrorism, violence, high inflation rate, low openness to foreigners, high level of corruption, etc. is not an ideal place to live or work.

It has been observed that best country in Africa to work and live is a country with good positive peace index. According to Institute of Economic and Peace (IEP), positive peace is the attitudes, institutions and structures that create and sustain peaceful societies aside absence of violence or fear of violence. And they also believe that high levels of Positive Peace are associated with:

Resilience

Happiness

Lower inflation

Higher per capita income

2% higher GDP growth per annum

Better environmental outcomes

Global peace index indicates that countries that perform well in gender equality create participatory communities that facilitate high levels of opportunity and engagement. As a result, these countries consistently have higher levels of peace.

The measure use to detect the countries that are best to work and live in Africa is gotten from the Global Peace Index (GPI) and the indicators used are listed below:

Well-functioning government

Sound Business Environment

Low Levels of Corruption

High Levels of Human Capital

Free Flow of Information

Good Relationship with Neighbours

Equitable Distribution of Resources

Acceptance of the Rights of Others

On the above positive peace factors, countries in Africa were ranked and the top best countries to work and live are indicated. The Positive Peace Index (PPI) measures the Positive Peace of 163 countries, covering 99.6 per cent of the world’s population. The PPI is the only known global quantitative approach to defining and measuring Positive Peace. Out of the 163 countries measured, 45 countries in Africa was extracted and ranked according to how peaceful they are and their GPI was indicated along side.

List of Best country in Africa to work and live according to their positive peace index 2017 – this then facilitate good working and living condition

(1) Mauritius 2.2

(2) Botswana 2.51

(3) Namibia 2.81

(4) South Africa 2.9

(5) Ghana 2.93

(6) Morocco 3.05

(7) Senegal 3.24

(8) Rwanda 3.27

(9) Lesotho 3.34

(10) Benin 3.36

(11) Gabon 3.36

(12) Burkina Faso 3.37

(13) Zambia 3.4

(14) Cote d’Ivoire 3.42

(15) Tanzania 3.45

(16) Malawi 3.46

(17) The Gambia 3.47

(18) Uganda 3.49

(19) Egypt 3.53

(20) Algeria 3.54

(21) Kenya 3.57

(22) Madagascar 3.58

(23) Mali 3.59

(24) Liberia 3.61

(25) Ethiopia 3.64

(26) Sierra Leone 3.65

(27) Mozambique 3.66

(28) Togo 3.66

(29) Libya 3.84

(30) Republic of the Congo 3.85

(31) Niger 3.86

(32) Nigeria 3.86

(33) Cameroon 3.9

(34) Mauritania 3.91

(35) Guinea-Bissau 3.96

(36) Angola 4

(37) Guinea 4

(38) Zimbabwe 4.04

(39) Equatorial Guinea 4.16

(40) Sudan 4.16

(41) Democratic Republic of the Congo 4.17

(42) Chad 4.19

(43) South Sudan 4.2

(44) Central African Republic 4.39

(45) Somalia 4.62

It was noted in the report that Cote d’Ivoire recorded the largest percentage of improvement in PPI between 2005 and 2016 in Africa and on Global scale with Georgia.

From the list above, Mauritius, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, and Ghana are the top five safest placeto visit in Africa in 2018. And not only that their cities are the best cities to visit in Afica 2018

]]>http://servantboy.com/2018/03/10/best-country-in-africa-to-work-live/feed/05243Top 25 Best Business Schools In Africa 2018 (LBS Made The List)http://servantboy.com/2018/03/09/25-best-business-schools-africa/
http://servantboy.com/2018/03/09/25-best-business-schools-africa/#respondFri, 09 Mar 2018 14:18:31 +0000http://servantboy.com/?p=5235Top 25 best business schools in Africa By Webometric This ranking is done by “Ranking Web of World Business Schools (webometric)” which is an initiative of the Cybermetrics Lab. 1. University of Pretoria Gordon Institute of Business Science 2. University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business 3. Wits Business School 4. Milpark Business School …

This ranking is done by “Ranking Web of World Business Schools (webometric)” which is an initiative of the Cybermetrics Lab.

1. University of Pretoria Gordon Institute of Business Science

2. University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business

3. Wits Business School

4. Milpark Business School

5. Institut des Hautes Études de Management

6. Pan-African University Lagos Business School

7. Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration

8. Strathmore University, Strathmore Business School

9. Kenya Institute of Management

10. Faculté de Management et de Commerce International

11. Uganda Management Institute

12. Regent Business School

13. Southern Business School

14. Tertiary School In Business Administration

15. Sfax University of South Ecole Superieure de Commerce de Sfax

16. Business School of South Africa

17. East Africa School of Management

18. Oceana International Business School

19. London School of University Studies London School of Business

20. University of Stellenbosch Business School

21. Glamis Business School

22. Modern Management Institute

23. Unisa Graduate School of Business Leadership

24. Strategic Business School

25. Makerere University Business School

Lagos Business School: Best Business School In Nigeria

Lagos Business School was ranked 6th in Africa according to the list above by webometric and 68th in the world by Financial Times in 2017 making the school the best business school in Nigeria out of many business schools established in the country. LBS is a community of people committed to creating and transmitting management and business knowledge based on a Christian conception of the human person and of economic activity and relevant to Nigeria and Africa at large. The school strives to be a world-class business school which will have a significant impact on the practice of management.

]]>http://servantboy.com/2018/03/09/25-best-business-schools-africa/feed/05235Top Countries In Africa For Business 2018 By GDP per capitahttp://servantboy.com/2018/03/08/top-countries-in-africa-for-business/
http://servantboy.com/2018/03/08/top-countries-in-africa-for-business/#respondThu, 08 Mar 2018 11:21:36 +0000http://servantboy.com/?p=5213Business in Africa: Top Countries In Africa For Business By GDP per capita The GDP per capita PPP of each country in Africa will be used as a measure to determine the best countries to do business. It is generally acceptable that GDP growth rate is an important indicator of the economic performance of a …

]]>Business in Africa: Top Countries In Africa For Business By GDP per capita

The GDP per capita PPP of each country in Africa will be used as a measure to determine the best countries to do business. It is generally acceptable that GDP growth rate is an important indicator of the economic performance of a country and the GDP per capita indicates how wealthy a nation is.

A country with good economic growth may not be wealthy if the population outweighs the economy growth rate and this will affect the GDP per capita of such nation. Therefore, countries with a good GDP per capita will be a good place for investors to do business.

According to investopedia, the gross domestic product (GDP) is one of the primary indicators used to gauge the health of a country’s economy. It represents the total dollar value of all goods and services produced over a specific time period, often referred to as the size of the economy. And GDP per capital is the country’s gross domestic product divided by its total population.

List of countries in Africa for business 2018 according to their GDP per capita PPP (Gross domestic product based on purchasing-power-parity (PPP) valuation of country GDP)

]]>http://servantboy.com/2018/03/08/top-countries-in-africa-for-business/feed/05213How To Register For AYEEN 2018 (AYEEN REGISTRATION)http://servantboy.com/2018/03/02/ayeen-registration/
http://servantboy.com/2018/03/02/ayeen-registration/#commentsFri, 02 Mar 2018 01:47:44 +0000http://servantboy.com/?p=5154AYEEN 2018: Do you have a business idea worthy of investments? (Funds, Professional advice, mentorship). Register for AYEEN! AYEEN REGISTRATION Form is now available! Read through the article below to know how to fill the AYEEN application form AYEEN was conceived to effectively affect the business space and entrepreneurial minds of young Nigerians. The conception …

]]>AYEEN 2018: Do you have a business idea worthy of investments? (Funds, Professional advice, mentorship). Register for AYEEN! AYEEN REGISTRATION Form is now available! Read through the article below to know how to fill the AYEEN application form

AYEEN was conceived to effectively affect the business space and entrepreneurial minds of young Nigerians. The conception has led to the identification of viable business ideas, start-ups and existing businesses which have been generously aided with funding, business mentorship and training. The peculiarity of AYEEN is that, there will be no ultimate winner rather hundreds of people walk away annually with various degrees of business funding and other forms of empowerment.

The AYEEN program has over the years provided business mentorship and training across Nigeria in various sectors, the programs mostly include Agriculture and Aquaculture training while the participants are empowered with basics of starting up, sustaining and expanding their business. The mentorship program caters to all business sectors giving guidance, advice and necessary information to teething entrepreneurs. Tools are also provided for the grassroot entrepreneurs and artisans to enhance their business productivity.

The A.Y.E Reality TV Show is a thirteen (13) episode entrepreneurial show that broadcast across Africa on over 8 TV Stations. The Reality Show unlike others and those in its Genre is very educative, informative, engaging yet entertaining. It showcases selected innovative entrepreneurs who agree to pitch their ideas and businesses before a well sought out panel of international judges on the A.Y.E reality TV show. Their businesses cut across the various sectors of the economy; transportation, technology, commodity goods, food processing, packaging, waste management /re-cycling, manufacturing, hospitality, agriculture, fashion and so much more encouraging many investors/partners to scout for profitable ventures.

]]>http://servantboy.com/2018/03/02/ayeen-registration/feed/15154How To Start Small Scale Catfish Farming in Nigeriahttp://servantboy.com/2018/02/21/start-small-scale-catfish-farming-nigeria/
http://servantboy.com/2018/02/21/start-small-scale-catfish-farming-nigeria/#respondWed, 21 Feb 2018 16:35:06 +0000http://servantboy.com/?p=5044Catfish farming in Nigeria is a good business idea one can execute and make a good profit out of it. Generally, farming in Nigeria brings in good return if one can understand the techniques behind them. And this is the reason why fish farming techniques are very important to any success one can record in …

]]>Catfish farming in Nigeria is a good business idea one can execute and make a good profit out of it. Generally, farming in Nigeria brings in good return if one can understand the techniques behind them. And this is the reason why fish farming techniques are very important to any success one can record in the business.

In this article I will take you through fish farming techniques, cost of fish farming for small-scale catfish farming, and cost of feeding fish especially catfish in Nigeria.

One of the reasons why rearing of catfish is popular in Nigeria is because of its high quality of protein and its role in boosting vitamins intake.

How to start catfish farming business

The first thing you need to consider is whether you want to use earthen pond or concrete pond or tank for your fish farming. For instance, when I started my catfish farming I used a tank. And the reason is to experiment and gain knowledge about the business. Any of them has advantages and disadvantages and your choice may depend on the number of fingerlings you want to rear.

Note: if you want to use earth pond, make sure it has at least three or more feet of water depth to ensure your catfish grows well. If you are using a tank or concrete, make sure you do change your water every three days. The mode of water discharge should be part of your concrete pond or tank pond.

Location

The choice of where you want to rear you catfish must depend on the security of the area.

Feeding

If you want to start from fingerlings (they are normally four weeks old and their current price N10 for one unit), it will take you up to fourteen weeks of daily feeding for them to get to smoking size. Whereby, a post fingerlings (they are normally six weeks old and their current price is N15 for one unit), it will take you up to thirteen weeks of daily feeding for them to get to smoking size.

Break down of how you feed your catfish

Start with 0.5mm for one week with Durante or Coppens and the price is N6, 500 for 5kg. this can feed 2500 fingerlings for one week

Move to 0.7mm for one to two weeks

2mm for two to three weeks or even one month

3mm to 4mm for the remaining weeks

Some people like to give their fish local feed once they get to six weeks. The local feed is made of maggot and hatchery waste. The hatchery waste must be boiled before given to the fish. This method is used to reduce the cost of fish farming.

One thing you should be mindful of in this business is to ensure your mortality rate is low. The high mortality rate has been identified as the reason why many farmers incur losses in this business. Once you can keep a check, you are on your way to success.

Lastly, some people are curious to know how much it cost to start a fish farm. It depends on the number of fish you want to rear and the kind of pond you want to use. If it is a fish farming at home i.e. just for you and your family to consume, it can cost you more than N25,000 if otherwise, you can get as low as N50,000 to start a small-scale fish farming.

]]>http://servantboy.com/2018/02/21/start-small-scale-catfish-farming-nigeria/feed/05044How To Produce Hair Cream And Liquid Air Freshnerhttp://servantboy.com/2018/02/21/produce-hair-cream-and-liquid-air-frreshner/
http://servantboy.com/2018/02/21/produce-hair-cream-and-liquid-air-frreshner/#respondWed, 21 Feb 2018 04:38:48 +0000http://servantboy.com/?p=5041Hair cream and liquid air freshener production is one of the good business ideas. And this is because of its high demand by customers. Every home needs a hair cream and liquid air freshener. Therefore, knowing how to produce this two product couple with your marketing strategy will generate good income for you and make …

]]>Hair cream and liquid air freshener production is one of the good business ideas. And this is because of its high demand by customers. Every home needs a hair cream and liquid air freshener. Therefore, knowing how to produce this two product couple with your marketing strategy will generate good income for you and make you successful in the business.

One good thing about these business ideas is that you don’t need huge capital to start it. You can start with the little amount on you and with time the business can be on a large scale production. Also you can make it for your own personal use without going to market to purchase.

This article lists the formulations for the products and the method of production.

Formulation of hair cream production

Petroleum Jelly (4kilo)

Mineral Oil (6Lt)

Paraffin Wax (1/8kilo)

Lonalin (1/8kilo)

Glycerine (1/8 Lt)

Vitamin E (1/8Lt)

Coconut Oil (1/8Lt)

Fragrance (to taste)

Colour(oil type) (to taste)

Method of production

Petroleum jelly and paraffin wax goes into your making pot put fire on and allow it to be melted

Add all the chemical, that is Lanolin, Glycerine, vitamin E, coconut oil and stir well

Now put the fire off and add your fragrance and colour, all have to be well mixed

NOTE: You need to take 1LT of the (petroleum jelly)that is in own pot before pouring it into the main production. Package for sale.

LIQUID AIR FRESHNER

Chemicals needed for liquid air freshner:

Perfume –Ambipour

Texapon

Methanol (methenol)

Camphor

Colour (water soluble)

C .M.C

Water

Formulations

Water- 25Lts

Colour – to taste

CMC- one tablespoonful

Perfume- Ambipour- 1Lt

Texapon- 1/2kg

Methanol -1/2Lt

Camphor -1/4kg

Method of production of liquid air freshner

Pour the water into the plastic bowl and add one tablespoonful of CMC and mix well

Note: Use 1/2Lt of water and mix the CMC very well before pouring it into the main water. The same goes to colour. Now mix all very well

Pour the perfume which have been mix with texapon into it and stir very well

Add methanol which have been mix with camphor into it and stir all well very well. Allow it for some hours or a day then you bottle it.

]]>http://servantboy.com/2018/02/21/produce-hair-cream-and-liquid-air-frreshner/feed/05041How To Cut Breast Cup Or Bustier Pattern: Tailoring 101http://servantboy.com/2018/02/20/cut-breast-cup-bustier-pattern/
http://servantboy.com/2018/02/20/cut-breast-cup-bustier-pattern/#respondTue, 20 Feb 2018 12:02:12 +0000http://servantboy.com/?p=5009To cut a breast cup or bustier pattern is very simple and not as difficult as people might think. And for this reason, I have decided to explain how to cut breast cup or a bustier pattern in tailoring. I have always been of opinion that tailoring business is lucrative if you are creative and …

]]>To cut a breast cup or bustier pattern is very simple and not as difficult as people might think. And for this reason, I have decided to explain how to cut breast cup or a bustier pattern in tailoring.

I have always been of opinion that tailoring business is lucrative if you are creative and sew a fantastic cloth for your customers.

How to cut a breast cut

Step one

Get your tape rule, ruler, measurements you have taken, chalk or pencil.

The measurements I used for cutting this particular breast cup in this article is shown below:

Nipple point: 11

Nipple point round measurement: 35.5

Under bust: 14.5

Under bust round measurement: 29

Half length: 17

Half length round measurement: 28.5

Shoulder: 15

Nipple to nipple: 7

Arm hole: 17 (optional)

Step two

Fold your material into two

Step three

Chalk out the nipple point, under bust, and half length of the measurement on the folded material

Step four

Since I have folded the material into two, the nipple to nipple that will be chalk out on the material is half of the nipple to nipple point I have measured which 3.5 inches

Step five

Give allowance of 2 inches

Step six

Add 0.5 inches to the 3.5 inches at the nipple point

Step seven

Chalk out 2.5 inches on the shoulder of the folded material

Step eight

Cut it out and launch the under bust. When joining, ensure the launching at the under bust meet

Step nine

Confirm what you have cut out with the measurement i.e. round measurement nipple point, round measurement under bust, and round measurement half length

I hope you now have a good understanding of how to cut the shape.

Source: UGlo Fashion, Onikolobo, Abeokuta. You can contact us for more information and training.

]]>http://servantboy.com/2018/02/20/cut-breast-cup-bustier-pattern/feed/05009How To Start Selling Tailoring Materials In Nigeriahttp://servantboy.com/2018/02/20/selling-tailoring-materials-nigeria/
http://servantboy.com/2018/02/20/selling-tailoring-materials-nigeria/#respondTue, 20 Feb 2018 02:46:18 +0000http://servantboy.com/?p=5003Tailoring materials is a lucrative business in Nigeria. And this is because of high numbers of fashion designers i.e. tailors in Nigeria. I have never seen an area where there are not more than 20 tailors. So this makes selling tailoring materials a very lucrative business especially when it is done in either on a …

]]>Tailoring materials is a lucrative business in Nigeria. And this is because of high numbers of fashion designers i.e. tailors in Nigeria. I have never seen an area where there are not more than 20 tailors. So this makes selling tailoring materials a very lucrative business especially when it is done in either on a small scale or large scale.

Please don’t be scared of the large-scale stuff I mentioned, it is because of certain things that I have considered that made me say so. Starting on a small scale is good but the profit margin can’t be compared with large scale or a wholesales. For example, a row of a linen which contains 50 yards is N6,000 buying it from a wholesaler. The gain on a row might be N1000 but for you as a retailer selling it at N125 per yard which is the general sales price, the gain is N250. You can see that the profit margin is times four. However, either small scale or large scale, you will definitely maximize profit.

Capital is a major factor in selling tailoring material but the good news is that you can start as small as N50,000. It is not about the capital you start with that really matter, your business acumen and discipline will go a long way to make the business a success. My wife started the business with that amount and the business is flourishing.

List of tailoring materials or tailoring materials name

To start selling tailoring materials, below are the materials that you need to have in your shop because of their daily demand. Before you go to market, pen down the quantity of these materials you will like to buy base on your capital, and make of rough estimate of each material. Finding the cost of each material will help your budget. The tailoring materials are:

(i) Dull face satin fabric

(ii) Tapeta silk fabrics

(iii) Duchess satin fabric

(iv) Raw silk fabrics

(v) Bridal satin

(vi) Polish cotton

(vii) Bridal net

(viii) Chiffon: A sheer fabric of silk or rayon

(ix) Needle

(x) Thread

(xi) Veil net

(xii) Scissors

(xiii) Linen- China and Aba: A fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant

(xiv) Stone

(xv) Zip

(xvi) Hard net

(xvii) Trims

(xviii) Shuttle

(xix) Machine reeler

(xx) Sample net

(xxi) Tape rule

(xxii) Button

(xxiii) Machine part

(xxiv) Machine oil

(xxv) Clothing-stays

One good thing about this business is that you can get a shop in any location of your choice. You only need to make sure you are accessible and close to tailors around. And also there are potential buyers.